AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Northern Region, has released a notification for the engagement of Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices for the 2026–27 apprenticeship training programme. A total of 205 apprenticeship seats are available across different engineering, IT and ITI trades. The training period will be 12 months.
Eligible candidates from specified Northern and adjoining states/UTs can apply through the NATS portal for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices and the NAPS portal for ITI Apprentices. The last date to submit the application is 16 September 2026.
AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Organization: Airports Authority of India (AAI), Northern Region
- Advertisement No.: 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
- Recruitment Type: Apprenticeship Training
- Training Year: 2026–27
- Total Seats: 205
- Apprenticeship Duration: 12 months
- Graduate Apprentice Stipend: ₹15,000 per month
- Diploma Apprentice Stipend: ₹12,000 per month
- ITI Apprentice Stipend: ₹9,600 per month
- Age Limit: 18 to 26 years as on 16 September 2026
- Eligible Passing Year: Degree/Diploma passed in 2024 or later
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Fee: No fee
- Last Date: 16 September 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 16 September 2026 |
| Apprenticeship Duration | 12 Months from commencement of the contract |
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AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy
The vacancies are tentative and may be increased or reduced by AAI. The notification provides 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma, and 60 ITI Apprentice seats, making a total of 205 seats.
| Discipline/Trade | Graduate | Diploma | ITI Trade | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 | 17 | — | 32 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 | 15 | — | 25 |
| Electronics | 10 | 11 | — | 21 |
| Computer Science/IT | 15 | 7 | — | 22 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance | 5 | 4 | — | 9 |
| Architecture | 5 | 5 | — | 10 |
| Mechanical/Automobile | 10 | 6 | — | 16 |
| BCA/B.Com | 10 | — | — | 10 |
| COPA/Steno | — | — | 50 | 50 |
| Computer Hardware & Networking | — | — | 10 | 10 |
| 80 | 65 | 60 | 205 |
The discipline-wise figures above are taken from the vacancy table in the notification.
AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification – Graduate Apprentice | Full-time regular 4-year Degree in the relevant discipline, recognized by AICTE, Government of India. |
| Educational Qualification – Diploma Apprentice | Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline, recognized by AICTE, Government of India. |
| Educational Qualification – ITI Apprentice | ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognized by AICTE, Government of India. |
| Passing Year | Candidates who passed their Degree/Diploma in 2024 or after 2024 are eligible. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years as on 16 September 2026. |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation in the upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other applicable categories will be provided as per Government of India guidelines. |
| Domicile Requirement | Only Indian Nationals domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are eligible. |
| Apprenticeship Experience | Candidates who have already completed/terminated an apprenticeship or have 1 year or more of apprenticeship training/job experience after obtaining the essential qualification are not eligible. |
AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Stipend Details
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate (Degree) Apprentice | ₹15,000 |
| Technical (Diploma) Apprentice | ₹12,000 |
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice | ₹9,600 |
For Graduate Apprentices, the notification mentions an AAI share of ₹8,850 plus a ₹6,150 government share through DBT. For Diploma Apprentices, the AAI share is ₹6,550, with the remaining government share through DBT.
AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Merit-based provisional shortlisting: Candidates are initially shortlisted according to the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- Tie-breaking: In case candidates have the same percentage, date of birth and thereafter date of passing are considered for seniority.
- Document Verification: Eligible candidates are called for document verification through their registered email IDs.
- Interview/Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for interview/document verification.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must submit the required Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining.
- Final Selection: Final selection is made after document verification, medical fitness, and merit.
- Apprenticeship Contract: Selected candidates must sign and accept the apprenticeship contract through the NATS/NAPS portal after joining AAI.
Documents and Details to Keep Ready
For registration and application, candidates should keep the required information and documents ready:
- Valid personal email ID
- Mobile number
- Aadhaar number for e-KYC
- Qualifying Degree/Provisional Certificate in PDF format
- APAAR ID
- Educational details
- Details of previous work experience, where applicable
- Original documents for verification
- Self-attested copies of documents
- Soft copies of relevant documents
- Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining
How to Apply for AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates need to complete the application through the appropriate apprenticeship portal.
For Graduate and Diploma Apprentices
- Register on the NATS portal.
- Complete the required student registration and profile details.
- Search for the establishment Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.
- The establishment code mentioned in the notification is NDLSWC000002 (BOAT).
- Select the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.
- Choose the appropriate discipline.
- Submit the application through the portal.
- Ensure that the application is successfully submitted before the deadline.
Link: NATS 2.0 Portal
For ITI Apprentices
- Register on the NAPS portal.
- Complete the required profile and registration details.
- Search for Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.
- Use the establishment code E05200700101 (NAPS) mentioned in the notification.
- Select the appropriate ITI trade.
- Submit the application online.
- Complete the process before 16 September 2026.
Link: Apprenticeship India Portal
Important: Only applications submitted through the concerned NATS/NAPS portal will be considered. Applications or correspondence through other modes will not be entertained.
Important Points for Candidates
- The number of seats is tentative and may be changed by AAI.
- Candidates can apply for only one discipline.
- No application fee is required.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- The selected training location will be final.
- Apprenticeship training will continue for 12 months.
- AAI does not guarantee regular employment after completion of the apprenticeship.
- The apprenticeship itself does not create any right to claim regular employment with AAI.
- Candidates must get their profile verified by the respective Regional Board.
- Any false or incorrect information can lead to cancellation of candidature or engagement.
AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: FAQs
How many vacancies are available in AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 205 apprenticeship seats are available, including 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma, and 60 ITI seats.
What is the last date to apply for AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting the application is 16 September 2026.
What is the age limit for AAI NR Apprentices?
Candidates must be between 18 and 26 years of age as on 16 September 2026. Applicable upper-age relaxation is provided as per Government of India guidelines.
What is the duration of the AAI apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship training period is 12 months from the commencement of the apprenticeship contract.
What is the stipend for AAI Graduate Apprentices?
Graduate Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000.
What is the stipend for Diploma Apprentices?
Diploma Apprentices will receive ₹12,000 per month.
What is the stipend for ITI Apprentices?
ITI Trade Apprentices will receive ₹9,600 per month.
